[mdlug] Firefox bookmarks problem and solution

Raymond McLaughlin driveray at ameritech.net
Sat Aug 18 09:38:47 EDT 2007


Bruce Smith wrote:
>> *The Problem*
>> This involves the manageability the browser's bookmark files across
>> multiple systems. This file, typically
>> ~/.mozilla/firefox/{cryptic}.default/bookmarks.html, has not been simple
> 
> The "google browser sync" firefox plugin makes it very simple.
> 
> It syncs bookmarks between any number of firefox installations,
> automatically.  You can also [optionally] keep them encrypted on
> google's server with your own key so even google can't read them.
> 
> Personally I only sync my bookmarks, but you also have the option of
> syncing your cookies, history, saved passwords, and/or tabs & windows.
> 
>  - BS

Thanks for the tip. It looks interesting, but I'm not sure I need
another plugin. Now that I have my solution installed I think I'll stick
with it.

Thanks



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